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In the best tradition, the 2.4 inches lower, more raked windscreen, the flat
contour of the sporty-look manual hood, and the characteristic double-bubble
hardcover for the soft top define the striking profile of the new 911 Speedster.
This makes the body of this rear-wheel drive with its 2 inches wider rear stand
out even more. The new Porsche 911 Speedster will celebrate its world premiere
at the Paris Motor Show in early October.
The new 911 Speedster combines the classic features of this type of Porsche
sports car with further improved performance of the current 911 generation. The
3.8-liter flat six delivers 408 hp, 23 hp more in comparison with the 911
Carrera S. With its average consumption of 10.3 liters/100 km, the new Speedster
is no less efficient than the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet without Powerkit - an
effect of Porsche Intelligent Performance. The seven-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) is in charge of transmitting power to the rear
axle fitted with a standard differential lock. Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) are standard, too.
Add to that exemplary protection for driver and passengers in the new 911
Speedster. Especially for this model, the Porsche engineers further improved the
rollover protection system which is standard in all open-top Porsche cars.
The conception of the current Speedster comes from Porsche Exclusive - the
company-owned "enhancer" specializing in individualization of Porsche cars and
small series. The 911 Speedster heralds the 25th anniversary of Porsche
Exclusive which will be celebrated in 2011, and once again, demonstrates the
small-series competence of Porsche Exclusive after the big success of the 911
Sport Classic.
Living up to the Porsche Exclusive standard, the 911
Speedster features almost all optional equipment of the 911 series and its
appeal also comes from its meticulously hand-finished interior in black
smooth-finish leather with numerous exterior color painted details exclusive to
the Speedster. These include decorative designs with checkerboard patterns in
the seat center section of the adaptive sports seats reminiscent of a chequered
flag, and the leather side bolsters in the exterior color.
The sporty
flavor is further enhanced by the exterior color "Pure Blue" that has been
developed exclusively for the Speedster, providing an intriguing contrast with
the tinted front lights, black headlight rings, black windscreen surround and
other black decorative designs. Upon request, the Speedster is available in
Carrara White, at no extra cost. It also features a special front apron,
specific sideskirts and a distinct rear apron.
In 1953, the Speedster
series was launched with a puristic sports car based on the Porsche 356, which
had two sports bucket seats, doors with slide-in plastic side windows, and a
shortened, elegantly curved windscreen. In 1988, the Speedster based on the 911
Carrera celebrated its revival with an added feature. For the first time, the
hood compartment lid had the characteristic double bubbles. In 1993/1994, the
next evolutionary stage of the 911 Carrera was ushered in with yet another
Speedster.
In Germany, the 911 Speedster including country-specific
equipment and 19% tax is priced at 201,682 EUR and will be launched in December
2010.